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[cjacek]

So what does that mean if the pinch roller looks slick? What should a good pinch roller look and feel like?

If it's slick and hard then a host of undesirable things happen such as tape slipage, increased wow and flutter, speed changes etc ... It has to have its firmness and grip restored and you should use this:

http://store.caig.com/s.nl;jsession...RaheMby1ynknvrkLOlQzNp65In0?sc=2&category=179

Just take the roller off and clean it using a "one use" lint free cloth or rag. Once it's restored then thereafter you could just clean it with some warm water dampened cloth to get rid of the oxide residue.

Here's some "before and after" Otari pinch rollers:

http://www.terrysrubberrollers.com/O-P.html

Hope this helps.

 

[A Reel Person]

It should look like a brand new tire.

If in doubt, go to the nearest tire store and compare.

 

[Peck]

Thanks!

Guys thanks again for all the help! I'll work on it.